Predators fans Julian Diaz, Lindsay Clawson and her son Javon Gott check out the seats during the Predators open house at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Predators mascot Gnash pretends to audition to sing the National Anthem during the Predators open house at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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During the festivities, 11 contestants competed to be the newest anthem singer for the team in front of celebrity judges — WSMV’s Rudy Kalis, WZTV’s Kelly Rippin, WTVF’s Steve Hayslip and Rhori Johnston, ESPN’s Dawn Davenport, 102.5 The Game’s Jared Stillman and members of the Preds broadcast team.